Mamiya 120mm f/4 Macro MF Manual Focus Lens for Mamiya 645AF, Phase One Body Review
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Our editorial take on the Mamiya 120mm f/4 Macro MF Manual Focus Lens for Mamiya 645AF, Phase One Body
The Mamiya 120mm f/4 Macro is a manual focus lens designed for Mamiya 645AF and Phase One medium format bodies. It offers a true 1:1 macro capability without adapters, confirmed by a green diode in the finder, and maintains APO-quality performance through much of its focusing range thanks to anomalous dispersion glass. At 73mm equivalent in 35mm terms, it sits in a versatile sweet spot for both tight portraits and detailed close-up work, with a working distance that suits studio and field use alike.
This is a legacy lens offered in used condition at a modest price point. The optical formula employs multi-coatings and eco-glass to deliver high contrast and color fidelity across the macro range, with flare resistance built into the barrel design. Manual focus operation pairs with auto-diaphragm functionality on compatible bodies, making it a practical choice for shooters who prize the resolution and tonality of medium format macro photography without the expense of current-generation glass.
- True 1:1 macro magnification without additional adapters
- APO-quality glass reduces chromatic aberration through most of the focus range
- Flattering 120mm focal length for tight portraits and close-ups
- Focus confirmation via green diode in Mamiya 645AF finders
- Affordable entry into medium format macro at $289 used
- Manual focus only, which may slow down some workflows
- Legacy lens with limited availability in used market
- Larger and heavier than 35mm macro equivalents
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About this product
With an angle of view of 33 degrees, this lens is equivalent to a 73mm focal length in 35mm format. Pinpoint sharpness with manual focus is confirmed from infinity to 1:1 magnification, without additional adapters, by a green diode in the finder. This lens provides a flattering perspective suitable for tight portraits, and permits good working distances in or out of the studio. It can be used for anything from extreme detailed close-ups to full-length portraits. The lens is manually focused (MF) and utilizes focus confirmation in the Mamiya 645AF body plus auto-diaphragm operation. Anomalous dispersion optical glass is employed to reduce chromatic aberrations, which results in APO-quality lens performance when focused from infinity to 1:2 magnification, and significantly reduces chromatic aberration from 1:2 to 1:1 magnification. The optical engineering and multi-coatings of this lens achieve excellent color balance, high contrast and high resolution over the entire focusing range, which is an extraordinary accomplishment for a Macro lens. The barrel design reduces flare significantly. Mamiya uses eco-glass, which contains no lead or arsenic, maintaining the company's "Earth-friendly, Nature-friendly" policy. | Mamiya 120mm f/4 Macro MF Manual Focus Lens for Mamiya 645AF, Phase One Body | 67 | - BGN - Bargain | Used
Specs
- Legacy
- true
- Condition Grades Seen
- bgn,ex
- Keh Merchant Product Id
- 229100-955462
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- KEHused● In stockBest price$289Buy
